What was found in Miami's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5200 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5200 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 920 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 550 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 85.8 µg/L 572% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.3 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0370 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Miami
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARIZONA WATER CO - MIAMI CLAYPOOL | 8,656 |
Frequently asked questions about Miami tap water
Is Miami tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Miami. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Miami?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Miami, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Miami's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Miami include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.